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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize My mind has been on young people, given what is going on in the country.

    How pornography is warping how children understand love
  3. Citizen Digital

    Chronic spenders: How gov’t is living beyond its means as Kenyans tighten belts By Vincent Obadha June 11, 2026 03:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya's Controller of Budget, Dr.

    Chronic spenders: How gov’t is living beyond its means as Kenyans tighten belts
  4. Citizen Digital

    JAMILA'S MEMO: No trust, then what By Jamila Mohamed June 04, 2026 11:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize There was a time when the government would make an announcement, and citizens would

    JAMILA'S MEMO: No trust, then what
  5. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize East African sector players have called on businesses to build the capability of digital and artificial intelligence within their organisations.While gathering in Nairobi, the meeting comprised senior business leaders who explored how African organisations can n

    East Africa sector players share insights on how AI is affecting job skills
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Kenya is preparing for a major transformation in university admissions as the country transitions to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.

    KUCCPS unveils new university admission system under CBE
  8. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Technology distributor Mitsumi has announced a $2 million (about Ksh.259 million) investment in an Artificial Intelligence cloud platform aimed at empowering Kenyan youth and accelerating the country’s digital transformation.

    Mitsumi invests Ksh.259M in Kenya AI project to support youth innovation
  9. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s newly registered motorsport governing body Motorsport Kenya (MK) wasted no time proving its intent, organising a thrilling Autocross Championship at Stoni Athi Resort days after receiving official recognition.

    Vroom! Motorsport Kenya hits the ground running with grassroots rally
  10. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Kenya Rugby Union Chairperson Harriet Okach is straight-talking.

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Rugby over egos - KRU chairperson Harriet Okach speaks
  11. Citizen Digital

    Richie Gathu: UK-based Kenyan artist speaks on life abroad, new release and taking Kenyan music global By Kenneth Gachie May 06, 2026 04:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize After seven year

    Richie Gathu: UK-based Kenyan artist speaks on life abroad, new release and taking Kenyan music global
  12. April 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Kalekye Mumo: From media to business, weight loss journey By Claire Munde April 28, 2026 11:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize In this week’s episode of She Means Busin

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Kalekye Mumo: From media to business, weight loss journey

Friday 17 July

  1. Prisons, KPA win game one in volleyball finals

    Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority narrowly beat Chema VC in a five-set men's match, securing opening victories in their respective best-of-three series at the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Prisons, KPA win opening matches in volleyball finals

    Kenya Prisons defeated Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority won a five-set match against Chema VC in the men's final, both securing game one victories in the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Kasarani Gymnasium.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. TECNO EllaClaw: AI agent performs tasks on user behalf

    TECNO has released EllaClaw, an AI agent in closed beta that can understand user requests, plan steps, use tools, and complete tasks independently—such as reminding users to bring an umbrella, summarizing their day, or booking rides through apps.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Kenya observes National Reading Day with literacy campaign focus

    Kenya marked National Reading Day 2026 with government officials and education stakeholders calling for strengthened literacy and a culture of reading. The celebrations at Kenya National Library Service Headquarters gathered government officials, educators, publishers, authors, librarians and development partners under the theme "Our Stories, Our Future: Empowering Minds Through Reading," amid UNESCO findings that about seven in ten children in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Kenya urged to move AI beyond pilot projects to full integration

    AI sector stakeholders in Kenya are calling for solutions that extend beyond donor-funded pilot projects to achieve financial sustainability and full integration into public systems, particularly in agriculture and healthcare, as Kenya rolls out its National AI Strategy 2025–2030.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. KPA coach Mugabe remains confident despite loss to Thunder

    Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team lost 71–85 to defending champions Nairobi City Thunder in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, but head coach Robert Mugabe said the performance showed good preparation and progress, noting the team executed their game plan despite the defeat and identified defensive and offensive areas for improvement.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Teachers blamed for school unrest, losing professional standing

    An opinion piece argues that the teaching profession has lost its noble status as teachers face criticism from multiple quarters—government, politicians, parents, and students—during ongoing school unrest. The writer contends that teachers are treated as scapegoats while society ignores systemic failures and the delayed payment of teacher dues.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. Portugal coach says team ready for Colombia World Cup match

    Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team is "perfectly ready" for Saturday's World Cup group finale against Colombia at Miami Stadium despite Florida storms disrupting preparations. Martinez noted the team began planning in March and completed 13 training sessions in Miami to adapt to the weather and local pitch conditions.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya's regulatory framework guides safe GMO adoption decisions

    Kenya's National Biosafety Authority oversees genetically modified organism approvals through rigorous, science-based assessments to ensure safety for human health, animals, and the environment. The country seeks to balance innovation with public trust as it addresses food security challenges including climate change and population growth.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Proper watering systems improve poultry health and farm profitability

    Reliable access to clean water is critical for poultry productivity and reduces economic losses from reduced feed intake and lower egg yields. Farmers should choose appropriate watering equipment—open systems like bell drinkers or closed nipple systems—based on farm size and budget, rather than relying on improvised containers that contaminate water and increase wastage.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Uganda CDF claims responsibility for deporting Martha Karua

    Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba said he personally ordered the deportation of Kenya's Senior Counsel and Peoples Liberation Party leader Martha Karua from Uganda on Monday, and that she would no longer be allowed entry into the country. Karua had travelled to Uganda as part of a delegation attending a bail hearing for advocate Erias Lukwago.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. East Africa's youth face mental health crisis amid uncertainty

    Over 60 per cent of East Africa's population is under 25, but many young people face increasing socio-economic and political pressures affecting their mental health. In Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, political instability, unemployment, and rising living costs create stress and anxiety that disrupts identity development and emotional stability during critical life stages.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Exchange rates now part of everyday conversation for Kenyans

    Exchange rate trends have become increasingly visible to ordinary Kenyans as effects become harder to ignore, driven by questions about economic growth and increased interest in economic indicators. Mobile technology and online trading platforms have enabled more Kenyans to participate actively in the forex market rather than simply observe it.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Legal land titles mask climate-driven hardship for Narok women

    Maasai women in Loita, Narok County are receiving individual land titles through land adjudication, celebrated as empowerment. However, the article argues that despite this legal progress, women's daily lives remain constrained by climate-driven time poverty in a semi-arid region marked by frequent droughts and water scarcity.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Modern technology can address insurance coverage gaps

    An opinion piece argues that everyday incidents like power surges and appliance failures create persistent risks to household budgets, and that modern technology can help address insurance gaps through streamlined sign-up and tailored policies.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets draw with Tanzania in CECAFA U-17

    Kenya's Junior Starlets finished top of Group A at the CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship following a 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania. Kenya missed a penalty in the first half before Tanzania went ahead, but the Starlets staged a late comeback to secure the draw.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi restaurant introduces robotic servers to enhance customer experience

    Robot Café, among Kenya's first restaurants to use robotic servers, deploys machines to carry trays and serve customers. The General Manager says the move reflects Nairobi's reputation as a technology hub and aims to introduce innovation to the hospitality industry.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Shabana FC denies reports of unpaid player salaries

    Shabana FC's team manager and communications officer have dismissed claims that the club owes players unpaid salaries, describing the reports as unfounded propaganda. The manager said players are paid between the 12th and 19th of each month and have received their previous month's salaries.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Early brain development crucial for lifelong well-being in Africa

    According to researchers at the Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development, while Africa has reduced child mortality, millions of children are surviving but not thriving due to poor nutrition, limited early learning, inadequate healthcare, and weak caregiving. Early childhood education and development investments are among the strongest predictors of future well-being and shape learning outcomes, productivity, health, and economic opportunities throughout life.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. Social media transforms how people connect and maintain relationships

    Social media platforms including Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp have changed how people connect, express themselves and build relationships across distances, contrasting with earlier reliance on face-to-face conversation, letters and phone calls that required more effort and deeper personal valuation.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Pornography consumption shaping children's understanding of relationships

    A literary scholar argues that pornography functions as influential storytelling that objectifies people rather than humanizing them, and that young people consume it before they are mature enough to distinguish fantasy from reality, affecting their understanding of relationships and sexuality during critical developmental stages.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. Government spending exceeded budget in key central offices, COB finds

    Kenya's Controller of Budget reports the national government spent far beyond Parliament's approval in key central offices during the nine months to March 2026, while accumulating Ksh.465.87 billion in unpaid bills despite discretionary spending on items including AFCON football subscriptions and hospitality at the Deputy President's office.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Government-citizen trust deficit visible in Laikipia Ebola facility uproar

    An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' objection to a proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia reflects not scientific skepticism but a wider trust deficit, rooted in the government's lack of transparency about the project from the start.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. East Africa business leaders discuss AI impact on jobs and skills

    Senior business leaders gathered in Nairobi for a roundtable organised by SeamlessHR and KPMG East Africa to explore how organisations can navigate AI-driven transformation, with discussion covering AI's effect on jobs and skills, productivity improvement, and HR-technology collaboration.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. KUCCPS unveils new university admission system under CBE

    Kenya is transitioning to Competency-Based Education, and KUCCPS has unveiled a new university admissions system aligned to the CBE grading structure that will consider learner competencies and performance levels. Universities and colleges will be required to declare their exact admission capacities for each programme before placement begins.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Mitsumi invests $2 million in Kenya AI cloud platform for youth

    Technology distributor Mitsumi has announced a $2 million investment in an artificial intelligence cloud platform to empower Kenyan youth, university graduates, software developers, and young innovators with affordable access to AI infrastructure and global technology platforms. The company presented the initiative, part of its corporate social responsibility programme, at the AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya Summit in Nairobi.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Motivational speakers often oversell false business opportunity hopes

    The Standard examines how motivational speakers and self-proclaimed financial experts sell Kenyans unrealistic business ideas, such as poultry farming, by promising quick financial independence and high returns with minimal startup capital—often after charging seminar fees.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 17 May

  1. Motorsport Kenya organises inaugural autocross championship

    Motorsport Kenya, Kenya's newly registered motorsport governing body, held an Autocross Championship at Stoni Athi Resort with over 45 competitors and hundreds of spectators, marking what the federation describes as the start of a new chapter for the sport.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. KRU chairperson Okach prioritises rugby performance over personal relationships

    Kenya Rugby Union Chairperson Harriet Okach, the first woman to chair the union, says the current board is focused on growing the game and that personal friendships are secondary to performance and professionalism. She emphasises that people do not need to be friends to make rugby work.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Richie Gathu releases "Lucky Me" from conceptual album

    UK-based Kenyan artist Richie Gathu has released "Lucky Me," a single celebrating freedom after a bad relationship, part of a larger conceptual album titled "6 DEGREEZ" about the cycle of love and breakups. He plans future releases drawing from music he grew up listening to in Kenya.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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